What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[ClimRox]

Finished my cooling system refresh today (including radiator). Also, completed power steering system refresh as well. :roundel

[Jconlin16]

Finished my cooling system refresh today (including radiator). Also, completed power steering system refresh as well. :roundel

Nice! How'd the cooling system refresh go? Doing mine soon, minus the radiator.

[ClimRox]

Everything went back together smoothly. The most time consuming part was removing the hoses from the radiator and thermostat. I wasn't planning on doing my radiator either, but in wrestling the upper hose off the radiator I created a slight stress crack in the plastic side cap. I replaced to be safe.

Also, I would highly suggest mounting the expansion tank onto the mounting plate outside of the vehicle...much easier. Finally, I added part #11531436410 (coolant return hose) to the usual list of replacement parts. It was cheap enough, and I figured I might as well since I had to remove one end from the expansion tank anyway.

[Jconlin16]

Everything went back together smoothly. The most time consuming part was removing the hoses from the radiator and thermostat. I wasn't planning on doing my radiator either, but in wrestling the upper hose off the radiator I created a slight stress crack in the plastic side cap. I replaced to be safe.

Also, I would highly suggest mounting the expansion tank onto the mounting plate outside of the vehicle...much easier. Finally, I added part #11531436410 (coolant return hose) to the usual list of replacement parts. It was cheap enough, and I figured I might as well since I had to remove one end from the expansion tank anyway.

Glad to hear it went well and thanks for the suggestion. I also added the coolant return hose to my list when I bought everything [emoji106]

[BMWCurves]

Everything went back together smoothly. The most time consuming part was removing the hoses from the radiator and thermostat. I wasn't planning on doing my radiator either, but in wrestling the upper hose off the radiator I created a slight stress crack in the plastic side cap. I replaced to be safe.

Also, I would highly suggest mounting the expansion tank onto the mounting plate outside of the vehicle...much easier. Finally, I added part #11531436410 (coolant return hose) to the usual list of replacement parts. It was cheap enough, and I figured I might as well since I had to remove one end from the expansion tank anyway.

+1. When I did my refresh back in April I swapped out all the parts and that definitely made it easier. The hardest parts I had with the whole operation were transferring the bottom plastic bracket from the old radiator to the new one, getting the new radiator to seat back into the bay correctly, and getting the upper radiator hose to fit onto the radiator at the end. Other than that it was all pretty straight forward.

[az3579]

Flawless execution.

This. I would know about the ghetto look; I'm from Bridgeport.

[alexandre]

Rear brake service and full parking brake replacement: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showpost.php?p=442038

[oclvframe]

This. I would know about the ghetto look; I'm from Bridgeport.

What's crazy is that it actually sounds pretty good....and is even loud enough to be heard with the top down on the highway!!!

-r

[Rovert]

20491

Since Alex was doing his rear brakes. I decided to do mine. Just did the full parking brake adjustment from the annoying turny knob inside the rear rotor to the cable adjustment on the interior lever. Doing this is much more tedious with an LSD!!

I know it's an ///M and it just wants to GO but that's ridiculous if it tries to go without me being in the car. LOL

[SoCalZman]

OFHG
CCV
Fuel Pump
Fuel filter

with a bunch of associated parts. Was helped by a trio of fellow Mafia members (Wyatt, John, William). I am exhausted. Car runs better than it has since I have owned it. Purrs so smooth its pretty amazing.

[bandwagn]

Picked up a set on eBay - not quite as clean as I was expecting, but a decent price and they match the rest of the car - these should have been stock with the ZHP

20492

(my old sills still had the protective covering on the brushed aluminum trim strip)

[BADCLOWN]

Drove the ZHP from NKY to Emerald Isle, NC. 1.5 tanks of gas. First full tank yielded 540 miles at 32.5mpg (16.6 gal tank). She was bullet proof on the way down. Also got into 2 spirited races with a Morgan super 7 (1.6 Miata motor 2300ish pounds if not less). From a roll 60-100 it was damn close but I had him by half a car. From a red light dig he smoked me by 4-5 car lengths. I'm totally stock. Older gent driving it and HE was the one that wanted to have some fun. Very nice guy

[az3579]

Troubleshot my non-working reverse camera (cheap POS) and my side mirrors.

[cakM3]

I verified my VANOS tabs were good and did a valve guide adjustment on my S54 today. :) Also polished my fuel rails while I had everything apart ;)


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[flyride]

Replaced original Sachs dampers with Koni Sports, new spring pads, bump stops, boots/tubes, strut mounts. Already had RE RSMs so I reused those.

Ran out of time and energy but will soon replace the rear outer bushes/balljoints and RTABs. I'm afraid what the RTABS will look like. Maybe next weekend.

[BMWCurves]

Replaced original Sachs dampers with Koni Sports, new spring pads, bump stops, boots/tubes, strut mounts. Already had RE RSMs so I reused those.

Ran out of time and energy but will soon replace the rear outer bushes/balljoints and RTABs. I'm afraid what the RTABS will look like. Maybe next weekend.

Interested to see what you think of the Konis and at what stiffness setting you put them at. I have all the parts for a suspension refresh but I will wait to do any of it myself until mid July.

[flyride]

Interested to see what you think of the Konis and at what stiffness setting you put them at. I have all the parts for a suspension refresh but I will wait to do any of it myself until mid July.

For reference I reused the stock ZHP springs that were in good shape. I started with the fronts 1 turn from soft and the rears 1.5, with the thought that they will soften up after a bit and I can increase the damping on the fronts with no disassembly.

My post-install test drive thought was that those settings were a bit overdamped for surface street commuting, but highway speeds and composure under cornering loads was excellent. Will need some more driving time for more feedback, but there is plenty of positive info about them from better drivers than I.

[BMWCurves]

Cool, thanks for the info. I'm doing the same thing including reusing the stock springs. The only difference is I'm replacing the FCABs with ones from the Z4M which should increase caster. I plan to do one turn from soft for front and rears and see what that gets me. I'm worried that they won't soften up as much as I hope and then I'll have to remove the shocks and do that whole thing.

[jwalther]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/B43F5655-CBB1-4657-9CA3-B6199E300B8B_zpss48zspa6.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/B43F5655-CBB1-4657-9CA3-B6199E300B8B_zpss48zspa6.jpg.html)

[san]

CCV... What a PITA!


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[smacame]

Replaced the old pilling leather wheel with this:
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The old one:
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[BMWCurves]

Mmmm...looks like mine. How do you like it? I love the one I got (suggested by Johnrando)

[Vas]

Man that alcantara wheel looks rough

[danewilson77]

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Clean bay. Well done.

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[anandoc]

Got an oil change done today. She sits at 154,300 KMs as of today. The dealership also found oil leaks under the engine (oil pan gasket - pretty sure) and a minor leak at the auto transmission selector rod seal (part# was 24501423606 on the estimate). Anybody has any clue about this?

[Jconlin16]

Installed my BC Racing coilovers today. Need spacers now, my 18x9 et 42 are rubbing on the inside :(

[rguti153]

Installed my BC Racing coilovers today. Need spacers now, my 18x9 et 42 are rubbing on the inside :(
How low did you go

[Jconlin16]

How low did you go

I didn't adjust the coilover height out of the box. It was about a 1.5-2" drop.

[rguti153]

Oh k just wondering why u rubbing

[Sockethead]

Got an oil change done today. She sits at 154,300 KMs as of today. The dealership also found oil leaks under the engine (oil pan gasket - pretty sure) and a minor leak at the auto transmission selector rod seal (part# was 24501423606 on the estimate). Anybody has any clue about this?

Oil filter housing gasket leak sometimes looks like an oil pan leak.
If you've never done that gasket or the valve cover gasket, I'd do those first. They are both pretty easy DIY

[smacame]

Mmmm...looks like mine. How do you like it? I love the one I got (suggested by Johnrando)

The new wheel is very nice. I got it from an eBay seller named 007-skyfall in Germany.

[johnrando]

Oil filter housing gasket leak sometimes looks like an oil pan leak.
If you've never done that gasket or the valve cover gasket, I'd do those first. They are both pretty easy DIY

Yes, try those first.

[cakM3]

Had a driver's side fog light ballast go bad which also caused my 9006 bulb to die. I replaced them with spares I have stowed in my garage.

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Can't remember where I got these ballasts but they didn't last nearly as long as the DDM Tuning fog ballasts I've been using on my M3. I'll be ordering another set from DDM Tuning if I ever need another set...

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/30/8828117f46ed975d048bfd68b78ffc60.jpg
Liquid electrical tape was used to "seal" the back of the fog housing sealing the bulb for a perfect watertight seal. (for those wondering... I have two complete sets of M3 fog housings sitting in my garage)

Checked my work before putting everything back...
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All good so I went to the passenger's side and changed out the bulb and sealed it the same way I did the driver's side :)


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[Whammy]

Picked up a few things recently for the ZHP for the 2000mi+ roadtrip/vacation to/from WI:

Bondi RVM Cell Phone Holder
Stainless steel brake lines (getting installed tomorrow)
A/C Recharge (leak somewhere; no time to diagnose myself)
BG 44k Fuel System cleaner.

[cakM3]

Picked up a few things recently for the ZHP for the 2000mi+ roadtrip/vacation to/from WI:

Bondi RVM Cell Phone Holder
Stainless steel brake lines (getting installed tomorrow)
A/C Recharge (leak somewhere; no time to diagnose myself)
BG 44k Fuel System cleaner.


Nice! Enjoy your road trip! :thumbsup I'll be going to Ft Collins on the 10th for that weekend....looking forward to coming back to Colorado again ;)

[Whammy]

Of course! You're in town when I'm not!.................................

[anandoc]

Oil filter housing gasket leak sometimes looks like an oil pan leak.
If you've never done that gasket or the valve cover gasket, I'd do those first. They are both pretty easy DIY


Yes, try those first.

Replaced OFHG, VCG, CCV last May hence I suspected the oil pan gasket.

Any clues on the auto tranny selector shaft seal leak? That was also something that seems to have a minor leak according to the dealership.

[Imola.ZHP]

Had a driver's side fog light ballast go bad which also caused my 9006 bulb to die. I replaced them with spares I have stowed in my garage.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/30/3f91349664116b5ca76bcd6bf0232f49.jpg


I remember those days, it probably took me 18 months and about 3 kits to finally get a reliable set in there, once I did though it was good to go for several years, up until selling it.

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Saturday - Cleaned the interior and the exterior while on the clock.

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Starting to really love this door setup, especially since I'm a professional student (kind of a joke, seems like I'll never get done), pop open both doors on the drivers-side put my backpack in the back seat, ready to roll.

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Two motors underneath this cover, 2015 got changed to metal, 2014 had CFRP (jealous). The black cap is removable, thats how you check the oil level in the REx.

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Debadged, I'm surprised I didn't do this sooner. Day 60 of ownership. The more I drive this car the more it just grows on me. I used to think the back was the "weakest link" in the looks department but its shaping up nicely with tint and no badges. Might try some smoke vinyl on those lower bumper lights.

[ELCID86]

Well after texting with BP last night I unplugged my DISA for the 50 mi run in to work today. The 2500-3500 lag is mostly gone. Not sure why or how b/c everyone says the DISA is all about 4k dip. Botond suggests I give it a few days and see if it returns.


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[das boots]

Well after texting with BP last night I unplugged my DISA for the 50 mi run in to work today. The 2500-3500 lag is mostly gone. Not sure why or how b/c everyone says the DISA is all about 4k dip. Botond suggests I give it a few days and see if it returns.


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When was the last time you replaced your DISA?

[az3579]

When was the last time you replaced your DISA?

I'm fairly certain he has recently serviced his DISA, as did I. We both still experienced power dips afterwards.
My dip went away after servicing, and then came back a few days later and it was about the same as it was before. I'm running it unplugged as well and so far, no dip.

[das boots]

I'm fairly certain he has recently serviced his DISA, as did I. We both still experienced power dips afterwards.
My dip went away after servicing, and then came back a few days later and it was about the same as it was before. I'm running it unplugged as well and so far, no dip.

I'm thinking more on future consequences of living them unplugged. As in what would be the effects on emission? Wouldn't the OBC get an input of them being unplugged? Smog test in Cali is so way different and stringent. The latest they got is that the tech would just plug them in and they do nothing. The machine would get all information and send to the DMV. Not able to manipulate and just get a readout if you pass or fail.

[az3579]

There are no check codes that get thrown when you unplug it. I'm fairly certain the DISA is not an emissions-related part, so I don't foresee any issues with CA's ridiculous emissions tests.

The software update practically disables the DISA (this is what I've been reading), so getting that software update from the dealer is pretty much the same thing the way I see it.


I'm thinking more on future consequences of living them unplugged. As in what would be the effects on emission? Wouldn't the OBC get an input of them being unplugged? Smog test in Cali is so way different and stringent. The latest they got is that the tech would just plug them in and they do nothing. The machine would get all information and send to the DMV. Not able to manipulate and just get a readout if you pass or fail.

[das boots]

Thanks. Although I am not having any problems with my DISA since it was replaced. Knock on wood. BTW, would cleaning the male and female plug help on your situation?

[Vas]

I personally would not disconnect the DISA valve. Reason being is that the DISA valve is what lets the intake manifold use both set of internal runners.

Below the activation point of 4k rpm, the shorter runners are used to push the air into the engine in the lower rpm range. When the DISA valves activates, the longer runners then are being used. The way I see it is that if you disconnect the DISA valve, the intake manifold will always be using the longer runners which in theory would result in a torque/power loss in the lower rpm range. Up top the car would feel the same.

[danewilson77]

Well after texting with BP last night I unplugged my DISA for the 50 mi run in to work today. The 2500-3500 lag is mostly gone. Not sure why or how b/c everyone says the DISA is all about 4k dip. Botond suggests I give it a few days and see if it returns.


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DISA fails open when unplugged (all intake runners in the loop)? Did you notice a difference in low end torque?

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[az3579]

I personally would not disconnect the DISA valve. Reason being is that the DISA valve is what lets the intake manifold use both set of internal runners.

Below the activation point of 4k rpm, the shorter runners are used to push the air into the engine in the lower rpm range. When the DISA valves activates, the longer runners then are being used. The way I see it is that if you disconnect the DISA valve, the intake manifold will always be using the longer runners which in theory would result in a torque/power loss in the lower rpm range. Up top the car would feel the same.

Yes, this is the side effect of getting the software update. Because the DISA gets disabled, lower-end torque suffers.
Honestly I haven't noticed too much of a difference. Our cars are slow anyway, so meh.

[danewilson77]

Yes, this is the side effect of getting the software update. Because the DISA gets disabled, lower-end torque suffers.
Honestly I haven't noticed too much of a difference. Our cars are slow anyway, so meh.
You kill me.

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[flyride]

Below the activation point of 4k rpm, the shorter runners are used to push the air into the engine in the lower rpm range. When the DISA valves activates, the longer runners then are being used. The way I see it is that if you disconnect the DISA valve, the intake manifold will always be using the longer runners which in theory would result in a torque/power loss in the lower rpm range. Up top the car would feel the same.

This. However if the DISA vacuum pot fails, the flap can get stuck open, closed or anything in between. Also if the cam wears the flap is free to move freely. DISA is not indexed to the SMOG monitors and the DME has no feedback on its state - hence no codes. You can run with it plugged in or unplugged - the only difference will be a (slight) difference in power at various RPMs.

[az3579]

This. However if the DISA vacuum pot fails, the flap can get stuck open, closed or anything in between. Also if the cam wears the flap is free to move freely. DISA is not indexed to the SMOG monitors and the DME has no feedback on its state - hence no codes. You can run with it plugged in or unplugged - the only difference will be a (slight) difference in power at various RPMs.

Thanks for the verification. :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

I'm fairly certain he has recently serviced his DISA, as did I. We both still experienced power dips afterwards.
My dip went away after servicing, and then came back a few days later and it was about the same as it was before. I'm running it unplugged as well and so far, no dip.

Yes. Just recently did it with GAS kit.


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[TigerTater]

Where's Stuart and his awesome 02??

[Whammy]

Note to all: Avoid Wahler thermostats.

I have had two defective units in less than one year.

[johnrando]

That's terrible. I have an OEM one that I accidentally bought as extra, LMK if you want to buy it.

[ClimRox]

Note to all: Avoid Wahler thermostats.

I have had two defective units in less than one year.

I just did a full cooling system overhaul to include using a Wahler thermostat (seems to be what was most recommended). I'm curious to know how the 2 units failed/were defective so that I can keep an eye on mine.

[Whammy]

I just did a full cooling system overhaul to include using a Wahler thermostat (seems to be what was most recommended). I'm curious to know how the 2 units failed/were defective so that I can keep an eye on mine.

The seals fail. The Behr unirs do not have an issue and are a slightly different design.

[Whammy]

That's terrible. I have an OEM one that I accidentally bought as extra, LMK if you want to buy it.

Thnaks for the offer John. I had to buy one from the Indy mechanic I go to and installed it last night before my road trip home.

[Aamerh90]

Eurocharged tune earlier today at their Houston location! Thanks for setting me up, Seth!

[UdubBadger]

Anytime, hope you like it


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[fredo]

Eurocharged tune earlier today at their Houston location! Thanks for setting me up, Seth!

Well done ! Let's meet up one of these days. I got a 2005 IR sedan back in February.

[slater]

This. However if the DISA vacuum pot fails, the flap can get stuck open, closed or anything in between. Also if the cam wears the flap is free to move freely. DISA is not indexed to the SMOG monitors and the DME has no feedback on its state - hence no codes. You can run with it plugged in or unplugged - the only difference will be a (slight) difference in power at various RPMs.

so, in light of this little tidbit of info - a DISA rebuild might not even be warranted if the vacuum pot fails - which could be the case with shawn's car, BP's car, and my car (doing the same things - and it is incredibly inconsistent, as well). going to unplug mine for a few days and then consider ordering a new DISA depending on the results - and i have a GAS DISA rebuild kit sitting on the shelf, too...

peter

[anandoc]

so, in light of this little tidbit of info - a DISA rebuild might not even be warranted if the vacuum pot fails - which could be the case with shawn's car, BP's car, and my car (doing the same things - and it is incredibly inconsistent, as well). going to unplug mine for a few days and then consider ordering a new DISA depending on the results - and i have a GAS DISA rebuild kit sitting on the shelf, too...

peter

I bought a brand new DISA last year and installed it and I definitely have the 2800 dip. Noticed it every single time yesterday afternoon on the 401 when I was driving to Toronto.

[slater]

I bought a brand new DISA last year and installed it and I definitely have the 2800 dip. Noticed it every single time yesterday afternoon on the 401 when I was driving to Toronto.

crappy!

can you try unplugging it and see if it goes away? :)

peter

[cakM3]

In a state where aftermarket window tinting is illegal, I was able to get my ///M legitimately safety checked thanks to a Doctor's note my doc wrote authorizing my use of window tint on my cars. :thumbsup

[anandoc]

crappy!

can you try unplugging it and see if it goes away? :)

peter

I can do this on Sunday afternoon when I drive back to Ottawa. So I just unplug the electrical connector to the DISA, correct?.

[ELCID86]

so, in light of this little tidbit of info - a DISA rebuild might not even be warranted if the vacuum pot fails - which could be the case with shawn's car, BP's car, and my car (doing the same things - and it is incredibly inconsistent, as well). going to unplug mine for a few days and then consider ordering a new DISA depending on the results - and i have a GAS DISA rebuild kit sitting on the shelf, too...

peter

Yeah. It's making me think I wasted money on the rebuild kit for mine.


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[slater]

I can do this on Sunday afternoon when I drive back to Ottawa. So I just unplug the electrical connector to the DISA, correct?.

yep!



Yeah. It's making me think I wasted money on the rebuild kit for mine.

that stinks, shawn... does your son's car do the same thing yours does? could you swap his in temporarily?

peter

[anandoc]

Yeah. It's making me think I wasted money on the rebuild kit for mine.


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jfoj on E46F (he definitely knows what he is talking about) talks about this exact short-coming of the GAS rebuild kit for the DISA:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=14455150&postcount=16

[ELCID86]

yep!




that stinks, shawn... does your son's car do the same thing yours does? could you swap his in temporarily?

peter

No his runs smoothly. And that's exactly what I was thinking about trying! Maybe tomorrow.


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[Jconlin16]

In a state where aftermarket window tinting is illegal, I was able to get my ///M legitimately safety checked thanks to a Doctor's note my doc wrote authorizing my use of window tint on my cars. :thumbsup

So jealous!

[Vas]

Yeah. It's making me think I wasted money on the rebuild kit for mine.


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I will gladly take it

[slater]

No his runs smoothly. And that's exactly what I was thinking about trying! Maybe tomorrow.


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cool, let us know what happens!

[cakM3]

So jealous!

:biggrin

[ELCID86]

I will gladly take it

The kit? It's already installed.


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[Just_George]

Oil change on the 330Ci, also cleaned the rear wheel-speed sensors (did the fronts last week) I've got a yellow brake warning light that I can't seem to figure out and have heard that the speed sensors can sometimes cause that. It's happened before, then went away, always after I swap wheels/tires. Thought maybe I was over-torqueing them, but redoing that didn't solve the problem.

Going to clean and Armorall the rear wheel wells while the tires are off (sure is nice having the hoist!!!) and do a few other things, then switch to working on the ZHP - needs trans fluid swap and parking brake adjustment.

[az3579]

Attempted mirror motor swap today. Will have to retry tomorrow since I couldn't get the motor out of the used assembly.

[Aamerh90]

Well done ! Let's meet up one of these days. I got a 2005 IR sedan back in February.

Thanks! We should sometime. How's she been treating you?

[NoVAphotog]

Eurocharged tune earlier today at their Houston location! Thanks for setting me up, Seth!
Sweet, how do you like it so far?

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[cakM3]

Attempted mirror motor swap today. Will have to retry tomorrow since I couldn't get the motor out of the used assembly.

Mirror swap was completed at Charrie's garage today...


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[Just_George]

Trans fluid change (Redline MTL) on the ZHP. Also removed the rear rotors, lubed and adjusted the parking brake as well as the caliper slides.

[ELCID86]

cool, let us know what happens!

Ok. So I put Colin's DISA in my car and plugged it in. Runs fine! I then put mine in his car and it runs fine. #soweird. Any thoughts?


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[az3579]

Mirror swap was completed at Charrie's garage today...


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And to add to that, some BMW Performance kidneys! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

And to add to that, some BMW Performance kidneys! :thumbsup

You're welcome BP :thumbsup

[az3579]

You're welcome BP :thumbsup
Much thanks, Charrie!

[cakM3]

:thumbsup


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[slater]

Ok. So I put Colin's DISA in my car and plugged it in. Runs fine! I then put mine in his car and it runs fine. #soweird. Any thoughts?


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weird!! no 2500-3000rpm hesitations or 4K dip?

i unplugged my DISA today, still have the stutters but the 4K dip is gone, as expected. also, much growlier intake noise below 4K rpm!

peter

[flyride]

Finished the suspension refresh with new outer ball joints. Pulled the RTAB carriers out since I thought they would be gone for sure at 90k, but they looked brand new. No way they could be original, right? My M3's were shot at 55k. PO must have had them changed, but not known what was done. I guess that is good news!

[ELCID86]

weird!! no 2500-3000rpm hesitations or 4K dip?

i unplugged my DISA today, still have the stutters but the 4K dip is gone, as expected. also, much growlier intake noise below 4K rpm!

peter

Yep, neither are there. So strange. Have you done Coil Packs?

[cakM3]

Installed my second gominigo tow hook license plate mount on my ///M
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/05/f7819f822c3abd17dbe23cac8219bf82.jpg

And finished cleaning/detailing my ZHP
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[Aamerh90]

Sweet, how do you like it so far?

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It's pretty great. At first I honestly wasn't sure if the car had actually accepted the tune... but I guess it has a short learning period? The throttle response feels sharped up, more midrange power, 5-7k rpm screams now. Probably due to the throttle response, but, I'm breaking traction off the line and on sharp turns more easily and heel-toe is much easier.

Unrelated, a coworker asked what year my car was and was so surprised it was an 05. He said he would have believed me if I said '14/'15 :)

[slater]

Yep, neither are there. So strange. Have you done Coil Packs?

very weird. nope, have not done coil packs, but i've been eyeballing the bavauto ones...

peter

[az3579]

very weird. nope, have not done coil packs, but i've been eyeballing the bavauto ones...

peter

Avoid them.

[BMWCurves]

Avoid them.

Who do you suggest instead?

[az3579]

Who do you suggest instead?

OE or OEM. I would not do aftermarket on coils.

[BMWCurves]

OE or OEM. I would not do aftermarket on coils.

Ah I assumed (incorrectly) that the ones from Bavauto were OE/OEM, not their own product.

[az3579]

Ah I assumed (incorrectly) that the ones from Bavauto were OE/OEM, not their own product.

They make aftermarket ones, which is what I was referring to. If it's labeled as Genuine BMW then they're fine, but if they're BavAuto brand then they are aftermarket ones made in China.

[BMWCurves]

Cool, thanks for the info! I'll definitely keep that in mind when I have to get new coil packs.

[stephenkirsh]

Unrelated, a coworker asked what year my car was and was so surprised it was an 05. He said he would have believed me if I said '14/'15 :)

I love when that happens. These cars look so darn good.


Ah I assumed (incorrectly) that the ones from Bavauto were OE/OEM, not their own product.

Yea I've heard horrible things about the red performance bavAuto ones. They really should stop selling them.

[BADCLOWN]

Washed her after the trip back from Emerald Isle and threw the all weather bavauto car cover on, the tags are expired so she wont be driven for a while. Back in the 4Runner now after 3 weeks

[94LSXS10]

Did the valve cover last week, now the CCV system this week.
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[ELCID86]

Avoid them.

Yes. Do. I've not heard good things about them. Go OEM.


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[ELCID86]

Did the valve cover last week, now the CCV system this week.
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Cold weather one. Good call (and good luck!).


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[94LSXS10]

Cold weather one. Good call (and good luck!).


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Wasn't to bad. Took just about 2.5 hrs hardest part was the lower intake hose clamps. Good thing I have skinny arms and hands. Whoever did this last time installed them in the worst location. I clocked them so they can be reached from the top with a long screw driver on reinstall. The car was supposed to have the CCV system replaced 15k ago, but it looks like they may have only changed a few hoses (previous owner may have been misled). All of the hoses were cold weather, but the oil separator was not (missing the foam surround). Now for a nice 100 mile test drive to my companies main office tomorrow. Can't wait!

[johnrando]

Nice

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[Hermes]

Where's Stuart and his awesome 02??

Is this good enough for your square light fix until Stuart posts?

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[squashman702]

Bought a set of D-Force LTW5 wheels, 17x8.5, ET40, a Dinan strut bar, and a Dinan CAI tonight. Wheels are bright orange, and one took a little bit of a hit on one lip, so they'll need a little work before I throw them on, but I'm pretty pumped about the purchase.

[rkneeshaw]

Back in business!

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/rkneeshaw/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/temporary_5_8.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/rkneeshaw/media/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/temporary_5_8.jpg.html)

Reinstalled the repaired TS2 manifold, oil change, wash, rain-x. A good day.

[johnrando]

Installed Rear Sway Bar, Dynavin unit, Differential and Transmission fluid changes.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza

[UdubBadger]

Nice work JR


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[johnrando]

Thanks Seth.

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[wertyu78]

Had EF1 motorsports remove the driveshaft. I sent it off for a rebuild and it's back in the car with a freshly painted (aluminum color paint) exhaust heat shield and all new hardware. Driveshaft is back in the car and it's smooth as butter again.

Lesson learned - I should've sent the driveshaft off for a rebuild the first go around, rather than installing a CV joint and carrier bearing myself.

[san]

Had EF1 motorsports remove the driveshaft. I sent it off for a rebuild and it's back in the car with a freshly painted (aluminum color paint) exhaust heat shield and all new hardware. Driveshaft is back in the car and it's smooth as butter again.

Lesson learned - I should've sent the driveshaft off for a rebuild the first go around, rather than installing a CV joint and carrier bearing myself.

Just curious, how much did it cost for the rebuild?


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[wertyu78]

Just curious, how much did it cost for the rebuild?


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$498 out the door. All brand new parts and it comes with a 1 year unlimited mileage warranty.

https://www.powertrainindustries.com/about.htm

[san]

$498 out the door. All brand new parts and it comes with a 1 year unlimited mileage warranty.

https://www.powertrainindustries.com/about.htm

Thanks!


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[johnrando]

Awesome Wyatt.

[Simmsled]

Going to install a new muffler bracket/hanger tonight after busting one while removing it for my BMW Performance muffler.

[fredo]

Added gas to the ZHP. This time, 20 MPG.

[danewilson77]

Back in business!

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/rkneeshaw/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/temporary_5_8.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/rkneeshaw/media/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/temporary_5_8.jpg.html)

Reinstalled the repaired TS2 manifold, oil change, wash, rain-x. A good day.



Installed Rear Sway Bar, Dynavin unit, Differential and Transmission fluid changes.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza

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[johnrando]

Thanks Dane. Painted my rear calipers yesterday. Details here.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza&p=443371#post443371

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[az3579]

Thanks Dane. Painted my rear calipers yesterday. Details here.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza&p=443371#post443371

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Nice! Are the fronts on yet?? I don't recall seeing them mentioned anywhere yet...

[rkneeshaw]

Whats this oil dripping under my car? Wait, what is this oil doing ALL OVER the underside of my car?!? Oh, its coming from the dipstick where it enters the crankcase...I guess I installed that o-ring incorrectly....

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/rkneeshaw/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/temporary_3_13.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/rkneeshaw/media/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/temporary_3_13.jpg.html)

Lesson earned, put the o-ring on the end of the dipstick tube, then install it. Don't seat the o-ring in the crankcase and then install the tube, it will just get pushed into the oil pan and you will have no o-ring and a really big oily mess.

Got it all buttoned up, and mostly cleaned up, and car is running great and holding her fluids.

[E_Rak]

Installed new blower motor. It works great but didn't seem to quite go back in the way it should have... It rubs slightly on occasion now :/ Does anyone have suggestions?

[Rovert]

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Then...

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Then after the trumpets are cleaned...

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First under the hood mod!! LOL

[UdubBadger]

Nice


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[johnrando]

Seth, I haven't done the fronts yet. Good memory. :)

Good stuff Trevor, rkneeshaw. Erak, no idea but pics? Hope you figure it out.

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[alexandre]

Full detail in progress! I hadn't done one in the last year and a half. Clay was a disaster, the whole ball was black. I was well overdue. Cut and polish done, and sealant time now!

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[alexandre]

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All done! Did sealant and full interior, and lubricated all the rubber seals with Gummi-Pfledge.

[Vas]

Cleaned and vacuumed the trunk.

[jwalther]

Found a tech at one of the local Indys who does work on the side on weekends. Paid him $140 to install my BMW Performand SSK and aluminum pedal set, and swap the alcantara steering wheel, shift and ebrake boots for leather. I thought that was a bargain. . .

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/EF25BC51-01B4-40A6-B9D3-A064D925160B_zpshzhimpbl.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/EF25BC51-01B4-40A6-B9D3-A064D925160B_zpshzhimpbl.jpg.html)

[johnrando]

Nice Vas, Alex, JW.

[fantinno]

I took it on a pleasure cruise after commuting on the motorcycle for the last couple weeks. So much more enjoyable to drive the ZHP for fun and not when I have to sit in Seattle traffic :)

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[daytona90t]

Spent about 4 hours on Saturday with some meguiar's ultimate car wash, clay bar kit, and ultimate liquid wax. The car hasn't looked this good or shined like this since I owned it.
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[rkneeshaw]

Looks amazing steve

[johnrando]

Nice work

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[ELCID86]

Nice work

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+1


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[Sockethead]

Damn, my left headlight washer disappeared... I guess it fell out on one of these crappy Jersey roads...
Anybody know a good source for one? Preferably already painted....

[BCS_ZHP]

Rob, doesn't your better half work at Penske BMW?

[Sockethead]

She used to... she's parts manager at Acura next door but yea, she gets the employee pricing but still that's not always the lowest and I'll probably have to get it painted.

[Hornung418]

Chopped a hole in my spare hood. Going to fab a vent and rivet it into place in the coming week.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/13/013a9f2241afea3db7d796e50399aceb.jpg

[BMWCurves]

Hornung, trying to copy Richard Hammond?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jPaYnaKVDk&t=5m6s

[johnrando]

They are getting very serious about water restrictions now so no more washing cars at home. Hand washed Ness for the last time for who knows how long?
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/13/0b868375d3b5f2eba3a7dab033dfbdce.jpg

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[Vas]

That's lame

[wsmeyer]

Is that a MB thing cuz we don't have that in RB

[Hornung418]

Hornung, trying to copy Richard Hammond?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jPaYnaKVDk&t=5m6s
Haha such a funny episode.

Mine will be a little more elegant than Hammond's hood scoop (ROFL)

[johnrando]

Is that a MB thing cuz we don't have that in RB
Maybe so. We're on our own water supply (I think with some potential assistance).

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[cakM3]

I don't know how you guys in Cali deal with water usage restrictions… as expensive as everything else is why not add water restrictions to the mix?? crazy….

[az3579]

So they won't even allow 2 gallons for you to do an ONR wash?


They are getting very serious about water restrictions now so no more washing cars at home. Hand washed Ness for the last time for who knows how long?
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[das boots]

They are getting very serious about water restrictions now so no more washing cars at home. Hand washed Ness for the last time for who knows how long?
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/13/0b868375d3b5f2eba3a7dab033dfbdce.jpg

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I wash at night in the burnt out brown lawn. Nosey neighbors, you know.

[johnrando]

Nope BP. And, lol Lawrence. Add it to the CA craziness Charlie. I'm sure you could do it "illegally". We already cut our water usage in half getting rid of our grass.

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[das boots]

Khaleeforneya turning to be Arizona.

[Rovert]

I stopped flushing the toilet. And limit to car washing with one full flower watering can. Soon I'll be showering with one cup of water.

[stephenkirsh]

I don't know how you guys in Cali deal with water usage restrictions… as expensive as everything else is why not add water restrictions to the mix?? crazy….

Because we have no water? It's a fact, not a choice. Hopping for El Niño.

[BMWCurves]

Installed my BMW Performance intake!


Because we have no water? It's a fact, not a choice. Hopping for El Niño.

Yeah it's bad even up in the PacNW. 20 of our 36 counties in Oregon have declared drought status with two more waiting on governor approval, but it's nothing like California. No rationing yet. When I was up in the San Juan Islands for the 4th, everything was insanely dry. I've been going up there for about 18 years and I've never seen it that dry before.

[das boots]

Because we have no water? It's a fact, not a choice. Hopping for El Niño.

I digress. We do have the water. It's just that water is so political (think delta anchovies). So, I'll stop here before I get myself all pumped up again......which is bad for my blood pressure.

[fredo]

I sold the e90 yesterday: 2006 330i with 92,000 miles for $7,000. My mother-in-law found a GOOD deal !

Bought the car 5 years ago, and waited for her to get "non-special" status. That never happened. Not sure why, after all this model was sold only in 2006.

And now, let's enjoy the ZHP ! :applause2

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag89/av1968/after-wash_zpsa4a7ae49.jpg

[BADCLOWN]

you dumping some of that fundage into the ZHP? congrats on the sale.

[fredo]

you dumping some of that fundage into the ZHP? congrats on the sale.

Thanks, man ! I see 4 Michelin PSS in my future. :biggrin

[stephenkirsh]

I digress. We do have the water. It's just that water is so political (think delta anchovies). So, I'll stop here before I get myself all pumped up again......which is bad for my blood pressure.

We have water today. We might not next year. The politics is sad and just distracts from the problem.

http://www.californiadrought.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/reservoir-conditions-7-8.jpg

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[Johnmadd]

How about put a bucket in the shower while your washing, or plugging the drain while showering? :rofl

[johnrando]

Congrats Fredo. John, you thought you were joking... we do have a bucket in the shower.

[Johnmadd]

Congrats Fredo. John, you thought you were joking... we do have a bucket in the shower.

Ha, I thought it was a good idea but didn't know if people would think of it. I would just wash the car and take a fine, just like I have illegal tint and will and have taken that fine. #anarchist lol

[Vas]

Installed the m3 fuel pump baffle into the tank and a new fuel pump gasket.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/14/0cd9916b313ce250277bc34d06531155.jpg

[johnrando]

LOL John. You're ideas are ahead of your time. :) Nice Vas. I need to do mine.

[330i ZHP]

Chose a color to paint the 2002, built custom COP (Coil On Plug) for the S14 and finished reassembling the fully restored pedal box and brake booster

[alexandre]

A/C service yesterday. 1h30 of shop time for full flush, vacuum test with nitrogen, fill with R134a, and lubricate compressor. Freon was about 1/3. [emoji300]️

[Vas]

Chose a color to paint the 2002, built custom COP (Coil On Plug) for the S14 and finished reassembling the fully restored pedal box and brake booster

Spill the beans on the color.

[fredo]

A/C service yesterday. 1h30 of shop time for full flush, vacuum test with nitrogen, fill with R134a, and lubricate compressor. Freon was about 1/3. [emoji300]️

I took the Mini Cooper for A/C service last week. They added freon and verified no leaks were present. The shop has a $100 Summer A/C special, so I saved like $100 ! :applause2

[alexandre]

I took the Mini Cooper for A/C service last week. They added freon and verified no leaks were present. The shop has a $100 Summer A/C special, so I saved like $100 ! :applause2

Sweet! In Canada the environmental regulations require shops to inspect the system for leaks and do a full service prior to filling the freon if its level is under 50%. The whole thing ran me $150 USD including materials so It wasn't too big a deal!

[ZHP Dave]

Well I haven't put them on yet, but I have a square set of Desmond Regamaster Euro wheels on the way for the car. I'm really hoping they show up this weekend.

[Rovert]

Serviced my sunroof tracks and shades with Graphite lubricant.

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Then I re-calibrated the sunroof holding tilt for 10+ seconds after closing the roof. Once it tilted and opened I let go of the tilt button, depressed tilt again and held until the sunroof fully closed.

[anandoc]

^^ Is there a DIY for servicing the sun-roof + recalibration? If not, would you mind writing one up for the rest of us :p

[ELCID86]

^^ Is there a DIY for servicing the sun-roof + recalibration? If not, would you mind writing one up for the rest of us :p

Try this Anando.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=338


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[anandoc]

Try this Anando.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=338


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Thanks Shawn!!

[Vas]

^^ Is there a DIY for servicing the sun-roof + recalibration? If not, would you mind writing one up for the rest of us [emoji14]
Yeah remove the sunroof and weld in a delete panel.

[Rovert]

1. Turn your ignition to on but do not start the engine, AC position
2. Hold the moonroof button back to fully open the roof and hold it, the moonroof will go back and once its there KEEP holding the button back for about 20-30 seconds. (There will be no acknowledgement of doing this.)
3. Next push the button forward all the whole way, the moonroof will go forward and close, once it's closed KEEP holding the button forward until the moonroof goes up to the vent/tilt position.
4. Now depress the button (upwards) to tilt/lift the moonroof, even though it is already tilted and HOLD for approximately 20~30 seconds until the moonroof tilts up one level higher and then back to normal tilt.
5. Let go of the moonroof tilt button.

There.....all reset and calibrated!

[NoVAphotog]

1. Turn your ignition to on but do not start the engine, AC position
2. Hold the moonroof button back to fully open the roof and hold it, the moonroof will go back and once its there KEEP holding the button back for about 20-30 seconds. (There will be no acknowledgement of doing this.)
3. Next push the button forward all the whole way, the moonroof will go forward and close, once it's closed KEEP holding the button forward until the moonroof goes up to the vent/tilt position.
4. Now depress the button (upwards) to tilt/lift the moonroof, even though it is already tilted and HOLD for approximately 20~30 seconds until the moonroof tilts up one level higher and then back to normal tilt.
5. Let go of the moonroof tilt button.

There.....all reset and calibrated!

Why do you need to do this? What is there to re-calibrate? The auto open/close?

[Rovert]

Oh after fooling around and trying to put my shade back on the tracks, I missed putting the rear motorized slider into the right place so it confused the system and it started freaking out. When I hit close it would open. LOL. So I installed everything right and I did the reset and it's all good now.

[NoVAphotog]

Oh after fooling around and trying to put my shade back on the tracks, I missed putting the rear motorized slider into the right place so it confused the system and it started freaking out. When I hit close it would open. LOL. So I installed everything right and I did the reset and it's all good now.

Gotcha.

[Rovert]

Little bit of XPEL wrapping the front bumper!

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Checking for any rear subframe cracks while he does the bumper:

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Sucking out any air bubbles from when the hood and fenders were XPEL wrapped a couple months ago:

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My car found an Estoril friend getting wrapped tomorrow! My car was a little shy as you can see...

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[ELCID86]

^whats you feedback on the clear bra? DIY'able or PTM (pay the man)?


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[ELCID86]

Saw my oil sensor light come on as I was picking up slugs (HOV riders). Parked and checked it. Level was in gap below "good" range after 3-4 min. I added a touch to be safe and then headed north on 95. Light didn't return. Maybe it was a tad low or maybe my sensor is having sympathy issues along with Colin's buggy one.


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[Rovert]

^whats you feedback on the clear bra? DIY'able or PTM (pay the man)?


Pay a professional to do that. The front end is a $1600 job including labour. You don't want to screw up the material. It's really expensive.

But I can wash the front end without worrying about swirling or scratching. It's as glossy as the clear coat so there is no difference to the naked eye. The layer is thick enough to feel slightly rubbery so rocks will bounce off but still hard feeling next to feeling my front doors which are not wrapped.

I like that if I do swirl the surface, within 30 minutes it'll be back to perfect gloss.

[fredo]

My father-in-law and I went to the DMV to transfer the e90 title to his name. Later we stopped at my Indy, so they could meet each other. He plans to take the car for service to them, just like I did the past 5 years.

Bye ... e90 !

[Jconlin16]

Parking brake refresh, new rotors, brake pads, sensors and painted my rusty calipers silver.

[rguti153]

Pay a professional to do that. The front end is a $1600 job including labour. You don't want to screw up the material. It's really expensive.

But I can wash the front end without worrying about swirling or scratching. It's as glossy as the clear coat so there is no difference to the naked eye. The layer is thick enough to feel slightly rubbery so rocks will bounce off but still hard feeling next to feeling my front doors which are not wrapped.

I like that if I do swirl the surface, within 30 minutes it'll be back to perfect gloss.

1600 for the front bumper , Damn expensive


Pay a professional to do that. The front end is a $1600 job including labour. You don't want to screw up the material. It's really expensive.

But I can wash the front end without worrying about swirling or scratching. It's as glossy as the clear coat so there is no difference to the naked eye. The layer is thick enough to feel slightly rubbery so rocks will bounce off but still hard feeling next to feeling my front doors which are not wrapped.

I like that if I do swirl the surface, within 30 minutes it'll be back to perfect gloss.

[Rovert]

No the price is for full frontal coverage.

[anandoc]

Replaced driver's side mirror motor, well got BP to replace it for me :) Also installed new ebay aspherical mirrors.

Upon further investigation of the dead driver's mirror motor, I think I see what caused it to stop working. Not sure how it even happened

http://i.imgur.com/5ek9v07.jpg?2

[Pip]

Drove the beast today to meet up with Dimitri in Sac (eurosonic). Picked up a Spal fan bracket for the M. Now I need the sensor and fan so I can remove the fan clutch before...boom.

[Vas]

Drove the beast today to meet up with Dimitri in Sac (eurosonic). Picked up a Spal fan bracket for the M. Now I need the sensor and fan so I can remove the fan clutch before...boom.
Awesome

[ELCID86]

Replaced driver's side mirror motor, well got BP to replace it for me :) Also installed new ebay aspherical mirrors.

Upon further investigation of the dead driver's mirror motor, I think I see what caused it to stop working. Not sure how it even happened



Uh yeah I think that could be the cause! How do you like the mirrors.


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[orange260z]

^^ Is there a DIY for servicing the sun-roof + recalibration? If not, would you mind writing one up for the rest of us :p

Buy a convertible. :)

[Vas]

Dropped it off with the body guy

[ELCID86]

Colin installed new hub caps ;-)

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One of the old ones went here.

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[orange260z]

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One of the old ones went here.

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LOVE the repurpose!!!! Now you've got me thinking, where else can I use the old caps? Hmmmm.

[fredo]

LOL ... Shawn, what a cool idea !

[anandoc]

Uh yeah I think that could be the cause! How do you like the mirrors.

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Love the mirrors - money well spent. I still don't get how the hole burnt itself in. I would feel quite concerned about a fire risk.


Buy a convertible. :)

Sedans FTW!!

[ELCID86]

Love the mirrors - money well spent.
:thumbsup




Sedans FTW!!

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[ZHP Dave]

Sedans FTW!!

+2!

[fredo]

My former e90 is in good hands. The new owner (my father-in-law) got full coverage for it, while I only had liability. Also, he will go to the body shop to respray both bumpers. That will be around $600 for both.

[cakM3]

My former e90 is in good hands. The new owner (my father-in-law) got full coverage for it, while I only had liability. Also, he will go to the body shop to respray both bumpers. That will be around $600 for both.

Good to hear fredo! :thumbsup

[fredo]

Thanks, buddy !

[Johnmadd]

Good to hear fredo! :thumbsup

+1

[ZHP Dave]

Just the OEM Performance knob today. New wheels should be here tomorrow.
http://i59.tinypic.com/2e36dzk.jpg

[QC_ZHP]

Got the cooling system replaced yesterday. Felt good to finally wrench on the ZHP again, I've been neglecting it lately. I'll be updating my build thread soon with many pics hopefully.

[Rovert]

Replaced my failing alternator!! Limped it home 120 miles and fixed her at home!!

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[cakM3]

Replaced my failing alternator!! Limped it home 120 miles and fixed her at home!!

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Glad to see you got her home and fixed Trevor! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Good to hear Fredo. Glad it's fixed Trevor. Nothing to mine lately, but I did get this email. They are lights that project light (or a BMW logo for example) onto your floor mats (I think?).

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=1409191&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

[BRGcoopahS]

Nothing except for looking up new FCAB's to be replaced. Are these the right ones?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/ES48907/

[stephenkirsh]

Nothing except for looking up new FCAB's to be replaced. Are these the right ones?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/ES48907/

Yes, if you have the ability to pop out the old ones from the lolli pop holders.

[az3579]

Yes, if you have the ability to pop out the old ones from the lolli pop holders.

This. The ones linked are the bare bushings that need to be pressed in to the old bushing mounts.

If you want to buy the bushings already pressed in to new mounts, here is the link for that part:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/ES49287/
^ Getting this one greatly reduces your install time since you don't have to extract the old bushing and press in new ones. You pay a premium for it though.

[BADCLOWN]

That is way too expensive, try this:



http://www.autohausaz.com/pn/31126757623MY

[az3579]

That is way too expensive, try this:



http://www.autohausaz.com/pn/31126757623MY

I had Meyle HD's. Lasted me 30k. Epic fail.

[BADCLOWN]

Well that's terrible. Put them in my previous ZHP and had zero issues for 40k miles up until I sold it

[az3579]

Well that's terrible. Put them in my previous ZHP and had zero issues for 40k miles up until I sold it

And how many years ago was that? There was a time they were a good product, but not anymore.

[BADCLOWN]

Had them done around mid-2011

[Simmsled]

Swapped out a busted (I accidentally busted it) muffler hanger this afternoon with an aftermarket one from FCP.
I think it was a CRP.

[cakM3]

I gave my ZHP a much needed cleaning this afternoon before heading home from work.

Now I will take my ///M out and give it much needed cleaning. It's nice when the wheels are clean...gives the car a much cleaner look ;)


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[Vas]

I gave my ZHP a much needed cleaning this afternoon before heading home from work.

Now I will take my ///M out and give it much needed cleaning. It's nice when the wheels are clean...gives the car a much cleaner look ;)


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Cleaning,cleaner,clean lol

[BRGcoopahS]

This. The ones linked are the bare bushings that need to be pressed in to the old bushing mounts.

If you want to buy the bushings already pressed in to new mounts, here is the link for that part:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/ES49287/
^ Getting this one greatly reduces your install time since you don't have to extract the old bushing and press in new ones. You pay a premium for it though.

Ahhh ok. Are those the ZHP bushings though?

Not going with anything from Meyle. I've heard too many stories of their products being poor quality.

[az3579]

Ahhh ok. Are those the ZHP bushings though?

Not going with anything from Meyle. I've heard too many stories of their products being poor quality.
ZHP's use standard sport package bushings. Nothing special about them with regards to bushings. Not sure if they're the same as non-sport.

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[Vas]

Ahhh ok. Are those the ZHP bushings though?

Not going with anything from Meyle. I've heard too many stories of their products being poor quality.

I would do the Z4M bushings or the poly from AKG.

[das boots]

Ahhh ok. Are those the ZHP bushings though?

Not going with anything from Meyle. I've heard too many stories of their products being poor quality.

They have shifted most of their productions to China.

[cakM3]

Cleaning,cleaner,clean lol

What can I say Vas????? I have clean on my mind for my two babies... they are now both clean....

[ELCID86]

Ahhh ok. Are those the ZHP bushings though?

Not going with anything from Meyle. I've heard too many stories of their products being poor quality.

+1 Meyer FCABs are crap from my past experience.

Z4M.


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[Sockethead]

I have clean on my mind for my two babies... they are now both clean....

Me too!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/748be6091f68f5e945a59570636cd364.jpg

[cakM3]

Me too!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/748be6091f68f5e945a59570636cd364.jpg

Nice!!


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[ZHP Dave]

Finally got my Desmond Regamasters here and on the car. . .
http://i62.tinypic.com/287p6qg.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/29kz0bd.jpg

[rkneeshaw]

Buy the FCABs pressed in. They are not easy to get out of the carriers. A local shop even tried to get them out for me and failed. I went with powerflex, love them. I've heard great things about the Z4 FCABs as well (all rubber, not oil filled like stockers)

And on the topic of cleaning, nothing makes a car look cleaner than clean wheels. You can make a dirty car look clean just by cleaning the wheels, and you can make a clean car look dirty by leaving the wheels dirty.

[Simmsled]

Finally got my Desmond Regamasters here and on the car. . .
http://i62.tinypic.com/287p6qg.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/29kz0bd.jpg

So
Dope
Absolutely love this.

[Rovert]

Just installed some Rogue Engineering spacers. 12mm rear and 15mm front. They're soooo light and well made. Nice lip for pulling them off easier when needed.

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After:
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[Jconlin16]

Finally got my Desmond Regamasters here and on the car. . .
http://i62.tinypic.com/287p6qg.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/29kz0bd.jpg

Wow. Those look awesome. Great choice!

[Jconlin16]

Just installed some Rogue Engineering spacers. 12mm rear and 15mm front. They're soooo light and well made. Nice lip for pulling them off easier when needed.

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Much better! [emoji106]

[cakM3]

Much better! [emoji106]

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I agree....looks much better Trevor! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

LOL Rob! Looks good Trevor.

[Pip]

I like the wheels ZHP Dave!

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[coby1]

lol will be re-doing the interior again

[Rovert]

I love that color!!! Wow!

[az3579]

Got my OE Pilkington glass with BMW logo installed. It still have waviness, which drives me crazy. I'm just gonna have to deal... ugh.
Also swapped my street pads back in. I still had my track pads in (PFC01 fronts and DTC60 rears), so I got tired of hearing people say "you need to fix your brakes" since they squealed excruciatingly loud every time I came to a stop. Wheels are diiiiiiirty (whole car is dirty) - can't wash it for 2 days says Safelite.


lol will be re-doing the interior again

Spill the beans... what are you gonna do?

[cakM3]

You'll get used to the waviness of your new BMW logo windshield BP :thumbsup In time it won't bother you....;)

[az3579]

You'll get used to the waviness of your new BMW logo windshield BP :thumbsup In time it won't bother you....;)

I disagree... it's been driving me crazy since I had the aftermarket one put in. I just want to know why an OE-branded windshield is doing this...
The reasons I'm not pursuing this further is because 1) I didn't pay out of pocket, yet somehow still ended up with OE glass despite my insurance denying it, and 2) Safelite has been amazing to deal with; their customer service has been fantastic and I don't think it's fair to them to try to get yet another glass since the super expensive OE one was on their dime (covered under warranty).

[cakM3]

You'll be okay BP..... at least you got yours installed under warranty :thumbsup Just enjoy it :)

[E_Rak]

Much needed front pads and rotors! Rears inc. parking brake refresh coming next. Also helped a friend install a Cobb exhaust on his blob eye WRX :drool

[johnrando]

Bummer BP

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[onaquest]

Over the course of this week:
Soldered 2 pieces of paper clip to the back sides of pin 7 & 8 on my $20 eBay cable. Closed it with a jumper.
Figured out inpa & ncs expert
Coded a few things in the light control module: brake force display, double pulse hazard lights

[das boots]

Over the course of this week:
Soldered 2 pieces of paper clip to the back sides of pin 7 & 8 on my $20 eBay cable. Closed it with a jumper.
Figured out inpa & ncs expert
Coded a few things in the light control module: brake force display, double pulse hazard lights

Do show......with pics.

[onaquest]

I didn't want to permanently join the pins. A friend and I came up with this idea:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/24/008816a2eb83333264cfcaa0d2dbb75e.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/24/2328eb3acaafd8bf100c90973171dc6a.jpg


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[az3579]

I didn't want to permanently join the pins. A friend and I came up with this idea:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/24/008816a2eb83333264cfcaa0d2dbb75e.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/24/2328eb3acaafd8bf100c90973171dc6a.jpg


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That is a PERFECT solution!

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[ELCID86]

So the guy I bought the KW V1s from (that were trashed and he refunded me most of the money) didn't want them back as he's moving and now has an E90. So I'm shipping them to KW for a rebuild and to get the spring perches unstuck. Not sure if I'll install them or sell em once I get them back.


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[WOLFN8TR]

Just installed some Rogue Engineering spacers. 12mm rear and 15mm front. They're soooo light and well made. Nice lip for pulling them off easier when needed.

After:
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What another Mod? Nice! Those are the same size spacers I'm running except Turners. Looks so much better with spacers!

[Johnmadd]

So the guy I bought the KW V1s from (that were trashed and he refunded me most of the money) didn't want them back as he's moving and now has an E90. So I'm shipping them to KW for a rebuild and to get the spring perches unstuck. Not sure if I'll install them or sell em once I get them back.


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I may be interested, first dibs if you sell. :)